Allows parties to an oral communication to record it if they believe it captures evidence of domestic violence.

This bill amends Florida Statutes to allow a person who is a party to an oral communication to intercept and record it if they have reasonable grounds to believe the recording will capture evidence of domestic violence. The recording can then be provided to law enforcement, an attorney, or a court for the purpose of evidencing an act of domestic violence, but it may not be disseminated or shared otherwise. The bill specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026.

Allows parties to an oral communication to record it if they believe it captures evidence of domestic violence.

This bill amends Florida Statutes to allow a person who is a party to an oral communication to intercept and record it if they have reasonable grounds to believe the recording will capture evidence of domestic violence. The recording can then be provided to law enforcement, an attorney, or a court for the purpose of evidencing an act of domestic violence, but it may not be disseminated or shared otherwise. The bill specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026.